George Bush actually said...

We cannot offer protection against fate, but we can prevent the compounding of a tragedy so that a death or an illness doesn't leave a bitter legacy of poverty or despair for a whole family.

Context

Remarks to the National Legislative Conference of the Independent Insurance Agents of America

03/13/1989

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